Originally Posted by de_ (Post 1448798)

We used to use a hot glue gun to stick in pwm cables that were prone to coming out. Someone said there was a rule last year that would not allow that. I could never find it. Is there such a rule this year ?

Originally Posted by Rules

R55 The Driver Station software, roboRIO, Power Distribution Panel, Pneumatics Control Modules, Voltage Regulator Modules, RSL,
120A breaker, motor controllers, relay modules, Wireless Bridge, and batteries shall not be tampered with, modified, or adjusted
in any way (tampering includes drilling, cutting, machining, rewiring, disassembling, etc.), with the following exceptions:
A. User programmable code in the roboRIO may be customized.
B. Motor controllers may be calibrated as described in owner’s manuals.
C. Fans may be attached to motor controllers and may be powered from the power input terminals.
D. If powering the compressor, the fuse on a Spike H-Bridge Relay may be replaced with a 20A Snap-Action circuit breaker.
E. Wires, cables, and signal lines may be connected via the standard connection points provided on the devices.
F. Fasteners (including adhesives) may be used to attach the device to the OPERATOR CONSOLE or ROBOT or to secure
cables to the device.
G. Thermal interface material may be used to improve heat conduction.
H. Labeling may be applied to indicate device purpose, connectivity, functional performance, etc.
I. Jumpers may be changed from their default location.
J. Limit switch jumpers may be removed from a Jaguar motor controller and a custom limit switch circuit may be substituted.
K. Device firmware may be updated.
L. Integral wires on the Victor SP or Talon SRX may be cut, stripped, and/or connectorized.
M. Devices may be repaired, provided the performance and specifications of the device after the repair are identical to those
before the repair.

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur (Post 1448806)

The bolded section I believe now allows hot glue, but I am not an official source and I would Q&A this just to be sure.

Originally Posted by Ether (Post 1448812)

Did you bold the wrong section?

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky (Post 1450719)

I believe this was in the inspection thread.Its legal but......

Dont do it.

3d print the cable magic if you want to make them fit tighter. or solder it if you want to fix the cable but imo hot glue is not good near electronics

Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1450730)

There is absolutely nothing wrong with hot gluing pwm connectors down. It will not harm them unless you actually touch the tip of the glue gun to the insulation on the wire.

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky (Post 1450784)

correct me if Im wrong but couldnt the hotglue insulate the contacts and ruin the rio when you try to take it off.

Originally Posted by pmangels17 (Post 1450794)

You may be overestimating the amount of hot glue needed to secure the cables. All that is needed is a small (less than pea sized) dab to hold the connector in place. Any more and it's probably overboard.

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz (Post 1453129)

...a solution that is less permanent than hot glue...